controlling

domineers

ˌdɒmɪˈnɪə

verb

assert one’s will over another in an arrogant way.

she doesn’t domineer, preferring to lead by inspiration rather than by intimidation

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domineered

ˌdɒmɪˈnɪə

verb

assert one’s will over another in an arrogant way.

she doesn’t domineer, preferring to lead by inspiration rather than by intimidation

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domineer

ˌdɒmɪˈnɪə

verb

assert one’s will over another in an arrogant way.

she doesn’t domineer, preferring to lead by inspiration rather than by intimidation

browbeat,bully,intimidate,pressurize,menace,hector,boss (about),boss (around),push about,push around,order about,order around,give orders to,lord it over,tyrannize,terrorize,persecute,oppress,dictate to,be overbearing,ride roughshod over,trample on,have under one’s thumb,rule with an iron hand,rule with a rod of iron,use strong-arm tactics on,impose one’s will on,bend to one’s will,subjugate,bulldoze,walk all over,railroad,lean on,put the screws on,strong-arm,squeeze,overbearing,authoritarian,imperious,high-handed,high and mighty,autocratic,autarchic,officious,peremptory,bossy,arrogant,haughty,masterful,forceful,coercive,bullish,dictatorial,tyrannical,draconian,despotic,controlling,oppressive,subjugating,iron-fisted,iron-handed,strict,harsh,severe,throwing one’s weight about,throwing one’s weight around,pushful

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dominant

ˈdɒmɪnənt

adjective

having power and influence over others.

they are now in an even more dominant position in the market

presiding,ruling,governing,controlling,commanding,ascendant,supreme,authoritative,most influential,most powerful,superior,prepotent,prepollent,assertive,self-assured,self-possessed,forceful,domineering,bullish,feisty,not backward in coming forward,pushy,pushful

noun

a dominant trait or gene.

this disorder is inherited as a dominant

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bossy

ˈbɒsi

adjective

fond of giving people orders; domineering.

don’t be so bossy!

domineering,dominating,overbearing,imperious,masterful,autocratic,autarchic,officious,high-handed,high and mighty,authoritarian,dictatorial,strict,harsh,severe,iron-handed,controlling,despotic,tyrannical,draconian,oppressive,subjugating,undemocratic,anti-democratic,pushy,cocky,throwing one’s weight about,throwing one’s weight around

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bossiest

ˈbɒsi

adjective

fond of giving people orders; domineering.

don’t be so bossy!

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bossier

ˈbɒsi

adjective

fond of giving people orders; domineering.

don’t be so bossy!

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administrative

/ədˈmɪnəˌstreɪdɪv/
/ədˈmɪnɪˌstrədɪv/

adjective

Relating to the running of a business, organization, etc.

administrative problems

managerial,management,directorial,directing,executive,organizational,controlling,governmental,supervisory,regulatory

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administrations

/ədmɪnɪˈstreɪʃ(ə)n/

noun

The process or activity of running a business, organization, etc.

the day-to-day administration of the company

management,managing,direction,directing,command,commanding,control,controlling,charge,conduct,conducting,operation,regulation,regulating,handling,running,leadership,government,governing,superintendence,supervision,supervising,overseeing,oversight,orchestration,orchestrating,guidance,care

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administration

/ədˌmɪnəˈstreɪʃ(ə)n/

noun

The process or activity of running a business, organization, etc.

the day-to-day administration of the company

management,managing,direction,directing,command,commanding,control,controlling,charge,conduct,conducting,operation,regulation,regulating,handling,running,leadership,government,governing,superintendence,supervision,supervising,overseeing,oversight,orchestration,orchestrating,guidance,care

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